~ Mrs. Stockholm ~

I hate scandals.

Earlier at the church, Brock seemed far too concerned about one. He'll undoubtedly cause a scene if I don’t show up at his house to collect the parish record book.

More importantly, I need to smooth over the lie I told. Besides, Brock is already on my shortlist of men I intend to sleep with.

I just have to play this carefully. I don’t want my advances to look like a cheap bribe, but I’m genuinely curious about him. I need to know exactly why his wife would abandon him for an old man.

Before leaving the house, I make sure Calista is...